Jerod Mayo (51) of the New England Patriots

Jerod Mayo (51) of the New England Patriots

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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jacquizz Rodgers #32 of the Atlanta Falcons runs against the defense of Jerod Mayo #51 and Jamie Collins #91 of the New England Patriots during the game at Georgia Dome on September 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 175882329

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jacquizz Rodgers #32 of the Atlanta Falcons runs against the defense of Jerod Mayo #51 and Jamie Collins #91 of the New England Patriots during the game at Georgia Dome on September 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 175882329 (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jacquizz Rodgers #32 of the Atlanta Falcons runs against the defense of Jerod Mayo #51 and Jamie Collins #91 of the New England Patriots during the game at Georgia Dome on September 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 175882329